What is the OGSM Model?
The OGSM Model is a framework for planning and execution that helps organizations achieve their strategic goals. It stands for Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures. An OGSM framework bridges the gap between strategic plans and day-to-day objectives, and helps organizations connect future strategic aspirations to the daily activities of the company.
What's included in this OGSM Template?
- 5x OGSM Focus Areas
- 10x OGSM Objectives
- 10x OGSM Projects
- 20x OGSM KPIs
Who is this OGSM Template for?
This OGSM Template is designed for leaders and teams from organizations of all sizes and industries to guide them through the implementation of the OGSM Model tailored to their company. It provides a structure for planning and execution that helps organizations achieve their strategic goals and drive business success.
How is this OGSM Template relevant to your organization?
The OGSM Model is a widely used and proven approach for planning and execution, and it can be customized to fit the needs and goals of any organization. By following the structure and guidelines outlined in this OGSM Template, leaders and teams can quickly understand the steps needed to implement the OGSM Model in their organizations in a structured and easy way. After this, they will be able to develop a comprehensive plan for achieving their strategic goals and drive business success.
1. Define clear examples of your focus areas
Focus areas are broad categories used to group problems or challenging areas within your organization. Creating focus areas helps guide your organization on what areas are a priority to work towards.
An example of a focus area within the OGSM Template is: Communication Of The OGSM Plan.
2. Think about the objectives that could fall under that focus area
A strategic objective usually has to be specific and measurable to cause enough impact and effectively explain what you want to achieve.
An example of an objective within the focus area 'Communication Of The OGSM Plan' within the OGSM Template is: Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the measures that will be used to track progress.
3. Set measurable targets (KPIs) to tackle the objective
A KPI is a key performance indicator that is measurable and evaluates the success rate of an organization in relation to the task at hand. KPIs can be very industry-specific or broad and applicable across multiple industries.
An example of a KPI for the objective ‘Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the measures that will be used to track progress’ in the OGSM Template is: Percentage of stakeholders who understand how the measures will be used to track progress.
4. Implement related projects to achieve the KPIs
Projects are ways in which the objective can be achieved, but more so, closely tie in with ways in which organizations can make sure they are working towards their KPIs.
An examples of a project within the OGSM Template is: Include a summary of the measures and their baseline and goal, values or percentages in the OGSM plan presentation or report and refer to them regularly during progress updates.
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